Magdalene Jewels Featured Shop of the Month. Here at the Handmade Gift Guide we feature one of our fabulous handmade shops every month. Pamela Baker is in the spotlight this month! At Magdalene Jewels you will find beautiful, OOAK jewelry designs. For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in various crafts. After crocheting for many years (since I was 13), I recently started designing OOAK jewelry pieces, always learning new techniques as I continue. With all that one will learn that my main passion is writing, as my Blogs will attest to. As a lifelong resident of NY, a lot of the colors in my work are the result of the beautiful colors that each Season brings. Right now my Shop’s feature many items with the colors of a NY Autumn.

Pamela Baker – Owner/Designer

I have always loved doing something creative, whether knitting, crocheting, embroidering, quilting, painting, and for the past few years I started designing my own jewelry.

Each piece in my Shop is created and designed by me. Please stop by my other Shop, “MagdaleneKnits” which consists of handmade Crocheted & Knitted Baby & “Adult items.

My Jewelry is my Passion. Take a minute to visit Pamela’s Shop to see all her beautiful creations. Made by Hand and Made with Love!

Magdalene Jewels Featured Shop

All items in my jewelry shop are designed and created by me. My Shop consists of Necklaces, Bracelets and Earrings. I primarily use Swarovski Crystals in many of my pieces.

SewAmazin’ Featured Shop of the month hear at the Handmade Gift Guide. You will find adorable custom Bandanas, Pet Neck Ruffles and Accessories for Pet Lovers in this shop!

SewAmazin is a small, home-based business, owned and operated by Donna Wolf, a long time Sewing Enthusiast and Westie dog owner. We specialize in custom-sized pet Bandanas and Neck Ruffles for dogs or cats. We also create unique gifts and accessories for pet lovers.

Our bandana and ruffle sizes are unique! Size is based on your pet’s actual measurements, not on breed or weight ranges. Because dogs come in different shapes and sizes, the drop height and neck size can be selected for a perfect, custom fit. Some of our bandanas can also be personalized with your pet’s name in embroidery.

Every item we sell is carefully handmade in a smoke free, pet friendly environment. We are proud to support various Westie rescue organizations, our local no-kill shelter and our local food bank by donating part of the sale of each item in our shops.

You can find our full line of dog bandanas, pet scrunchie ruffles and more at our SewAmazin website.

Donna Wolf – Owner/Designer

I enjoy making personalized gifts and accessories for pets and pet lovers, especially Westies and other terriers. I call myself a “Sewing & Embroidery Enthusiast” because I love sewing and all types of needle art.

Since I enjoy exploring a variety of sewing and embroidery techniques, my customized fabric creations are often one-of-a-kind or few-of-a-kind pieces. Custom orders always welcome! Some of my favorite projects are special requests!

SewAmazin’

We specialize in custom-sized Dog Bandanas and Pet Scrunchie Neck Ruffles for dogs or cats as well as unique Gifts and Accessories for Pet Lovers.

My fabric creations are often one-of-a-kind or few-of-a-kind pieces. Some of my favorite projects are special requests, so please contact me if you see something and would like it customized just for you. Most of the items you see in my shop can be made in your choice of fabrics and embroidery.

My partners are my two terriers: Keli is a West Highland Terrier and is our senior at 16+ years old; Penny is a Westie/Schnauzer mix called a Wauzer and she’s our rescue girl who joined our pack in 2008. I occasionally refer them affectionately as my ‘Pesties’; with the aid of lots of treats, they model most of our bandanas and neck ruffles.

Kits Creations is this months featured shop here at the On Fire for Handmade Gift Guide. You will find beautiful Jewelry and Beach Theme decor in this Etsy Shop! Kathy has changed her shop name to The Beach Gallery by Kit!

have been collecting shells, sea glass, drift wood and other Ocean Treasures for most of my adult life! The Outer Banks in North Carolina is where most of my “ocean” finds come from! I hope you will find a “ocean” treasure here in my SHOP.

Kathy Cardinal Picard – Owner/Designer

My start into my artistic life started rather late for me. Having worked for a friend in her business called Lad Sterling back in the 1970’s, doing home parties got my creative juices flowing. I had worked in the real estate industry during the 1970’s and 1980’s when my children were young. I loved helping my customers find their “Forever Home”! While working at Aetna for 15 years in their Middletown facility, I started to dig into my artistic capabilities making badge holders, necklaces, bracelets and earrings for my co-workers using sterling silver beads, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, pearls, vintage beads and wood beads from all over the world. After retiring in 2006, I was able to really focus on designing my Unique, “One of a Kind” hand beaded and sea

Kits Creations

At Kits Creations you will find stunning jewelry with truly unique designs. I have been designing Beaded and Sea Glass Jewelry for over 16 years! I enjoy every minute of making each of my Necklace, Bracelet, Earrings and more “Unique & One of a Kind”! My start into my artistic life started rather late for me.

Having worked for a friend in her business called Lad Sterling back in the 1970’s, doing home parties got my creative juices flowing. I had worked in the real estate industry during the 1970’s and 1980’s when my children were young. I loved helping my customers find their “Forever Home”! While working at Aetna for 15 years in their Middletown facility, I started to dig into my artistic capabilities making badge holders, necklaces, bracelets and earrings for my co-workers using sterling silver beads, semi-precious stones, Swarovski crystals, pearls, vintage beads and wood beads from all over the world. After retiring in 2006, I was able to really focus on designing my Unique, “One of a Kind” hand beaded and sea glass jewelry for friends, family and the public. This has become my passion!

K Davis Studios (ArtistiKat) is this months Featured Shop here at the On Fire for Handmade Gift Guide! You will find a world of modern, artistic jewelry in sterling silver and gold; from fine gold necklaces to body jewelry, from simple post earrings, to long hand hammered spike earrings.

Whether your choice is for casual, a special occasion, or that gift giving need; you will more than likely find it here. And if not, I look forward to crafting a custom jewelry piece to your liking.

K Davis Studios

Kat Davis – Owner/Designer

Designer, Kat Davis began creating jewelry in 2005, merging her interest in fine art with the tactile feel of gemstones, sterling silver and gold.

Although a lifelong artist and illustrator, Davis began her focus in making handmade jewelry as it became more difficult to find unique jewelry that combined quality with affordability. She has been creating pieces both custom and conceptual for domestic and international clients since then.

Jewelry created using sterling silver, 14k gold filled or solid gold. Gemstones are hand picked by her for their interesting characteristics. Each earring, necklace or bracelet is carefully hand crafted using traditional techniques.

Passion for Creating

At K Davis Studios you will find elegant handcrafted sterling silver, gold, copper, and gemstone jewelry. For earrings, necklaces, pendants and bracelets. You will find unique gemstone, crystal and pearl jewelry accented with gold, sterling silver and copper. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or see something you like but want it in a different metal or color.
Kat, the one woman show is the artist that works behind the scenes in this shop. I design, make, forge, photograph, market and do everything involved in running my shop. Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer Step out in style today with a beautiful, handcrafted jewelry piece by Kat!

Featured Shop of the Month

Crochet by MSA is this months featured shop here at the On Fire for Handmade Gift Guide. This shop is filled with beautiful crocheted doilies and more! Specializing in the Fine Art of Thread Crochet. Doilies, Bags Purses.Jewelry, Home Decor & More Thread Art. I keep a bariety of items in all price ranges. Custom orders always welcome. Small hand crocheted tokens thank you gift (i.e. ornament, magnet or coupon) included with your order.
I was sort of forced into early retirement in 1995 I had brain tumor surgery, the tumor was benign, however I was paralyzed on the right side. By the grace of God, much occupational & physical therapy I’ve regained full use of both hands. Crocheting has been great therapy both physical & mental and has help me get through breast cancer treatment.

Crochet by MSA

Maryann Suozzo Albite – Owner/Designer

My name is Maryann I’ve been married to a wonderful man,Joe for 42 years this past June 29th, we live in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountain resort area. We have no children or pets, just a large extended family & the wildlife around our home, especially the deer and bear.

I was sort of forced into early retirement in 1995 I had brain tumor surgery, the tumor was benign, however I was paralyzed on the right side. By the grace of God, much occupational & physical therapy I’ve regained full use of both hands, wear a brace on my right leg & walk with a cane. Crocheting has been great therapy both physical & mental and has help me get through breast cancer treatment (April, 20080. Unfortunately, cancer came back and I had to have a mastectomy, Dec. 16, 2015.

Passion for Crochet

I’ve been crocheting for over 39 years mostly gifts for family,friends & donations to local charities; till about 14 years ago when asked my friends, family, neighbors, church members, etc. to sell them things, to do craft shows & sell on line. I’ve been selling on line since 2002. I have 100% positive feedback many repeat buyers, worldwide buyers & have made many online friendships over the years.

Crocheting with thread (will use yarn upon request) is my passion! I take great pride & joy from each item that I create from a simple ball of thread & a hook. Each item is created with care to detail and of course with lots of love. Great joy in giving a gift that is handmade is a part of who I am. I use all new materials in my items unless otherwise stated. All items in my shop are handmade by me and only me!!

MaryAnn is truly “On Fire” for Handmade!

Designs by Di Blankets is the Featured Shop of the Month here at the Handmade Gift Guide! You will fin beautiful, handmade minky blankets in this Shop!

Designs by Di Blankets

At Designs by Di Blankets you will find Handmade Minky Blankets, Baby Blankets ,Cloth Books and more! I am a one person shop and I make Minky blankets that will provide your family with the highest quality soft and cozy blankets. All Blankets are sewn and top stitched for durability. Baby to adult, everyone needs a soft and cozy moment added to their day. I can customize a blanket to your needs and also make the crib sets to match the blankets.

I have sewed a lot in my life and my first job was sewing truck tarps, home window awnings and circus tents. Went from that job on to nursing for many years and now have come full circle. When my daughter was younger she was in competitive dance and a ballet conservatory.

I was sewing tutu’s and costumes for almost 13 years. Now both of my children are off to college and I get to go back to my beginnings again. Dorm room to Family room and everything in between, these blankets will add a bit of soft and cozy to your day!

– Snuggle up with Designs by Di Blankets! You will be glad you did!

Diane Keller – Owner/Designer

Diane Keller is the Owner/Designer that works behind the scene! She has 2 very sweet nieces and she love to spoil them! One day their mother came to Diane frustrated because every night when the toes came out of their blankets they would wake up and would not go back to sleep. Well of course she had to remedy that situation; so, she made a blanket just the right size to fit each of them. Her friends saw it and then they wanted one and this was the start of blanket sewing days.

She has sewed a lot in her life! Diane’s first job was sewing truck tarps, home window awnings and circus tents. She went from that job on to nursing for many years and now has come full circle. When her daughter was younger she was in competitive dance and a ballet conservatory.

Diane sewed tutu’s and costumes for almost 13 years. Now both of her children are off to college. Diane has gone back to her beginnings again.

Treat yourself to a truly Unique creation or gift to your special someone!

Aunt Maymes Attic is the Featured Shop of the Month here at the On Fire for Handmade Gift Guide. You will find unique, one of a kind, creations that blend the Vintage Past with Modern Aspiration in this shop!

Aunt Mayme’s Attic where vintage linens find new life in modern and functional items. My Shop name came as a result of my desire to keep vintage embroidered linens out of the landfills. Many items like this I found during the summers I spent as a child visiting maternal relatives, so many years ago. Aunt Mayme, (“May-me”) my oldest aunt, lived in an old farmhouse with a walk in attic.

This home contained several assorted pieces of furniture, glassware, and most especially trunks that held clothing and other personal items, such as photographs.I’ve always been a lover and sewer of vintage linens, ever since my Aunt Mayme let me play in her farmhouse trunk. When I saw them stashed away, I was saddened because they weren’t getting used. My shop is about bringing those linens out of our “trunks” and using them in modern and functional ways.

Beth Pierce – Owner/Designer

Hand embroidered vintage linens have been a love of mine ever since I was a child and rummaged through an old trunk found in my Aunt Mayme’s (“May-Mee”s) attic. While perusing the pillowcases, tea towels, and dresser scarves that my aunt, and possibly my deceased grandmother worked, I came to the conclusion that they would never be locked away if I had them.

Although my ability to hand embroider is long since gone, it’s my love of vintage linens I want to share with you in Aunt Mayme’s Attic. Vintage linens are upcycled into modern and functional items. I bring the past to the present and allow the beauty of the handwork to shine through.

5 out of 5 stars This will hold my business cards much classier than the boring one I have now. Very well made and fits in with my “vintage” personality and all the ladies at the antique mall will be jealous! 🙂 Thank you for such a wonderful transaction!!

Nancy Anderson Designs is this months featured shop at the On Fire for Handmade Gift Guide. You will find stunning, handmade creations you will love to wear! Everything you can imagine to adorn yourself from Head to Toe. Must have pieces for every jewelry box!
Jewelry….do we need it? Do we love it? I think most women enjoy wearing a beautiful necklace, the perfect bracelet, or a special pair of earrings. I have been designing and creating jewelry for seven (plus) years. Designing is an enjoyable, creative challenge. Attention to detail is an important component to the process. I love variety so my designs are mostly one-of-a-kind, ranging from classic to bling, to ethnic. Jewelry is for fun, compliments, enjoyment, and to enhance what one is wearing. That is my design goal. Nancy Anderson Designs wants you to have the very best quality jewelry that you will love to wear!

Nancy Anderson

Owner/Designer

“My name is Nancy and I am the owner and designer/operator of Jeweled Designs by Nancy Anderson. After retiring from teaching a door opened and I found a wonderful new interest. I had always loved decorating gardening, playing with color but had never discovered an outlet for that passion.

Along came a gift of beautiful jade from my parents trip to China. What to do? Happily the Signed up for a class and now I have a closet, and then some, full of beautiful gemstones, antique silver pieces, pearls, ethnic beads, etc.

All, of this to choose from when creating, for the most part, one-of-a-kind necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Passion for Jewelry

I am proud of my attention to detail which I learned in the beginning and is a benchmark to all of my designs. This new creative avenue for me covers seven plus years.

Time passes quickly. I continue to learn and to love what I do. Who would have thought retirement could be so much fun.”

PayPal or credit card. Special arrangements are available for checks or money orders. Please contact me if you prefer to send a check or money order as the method of payment.

Shipping

All items shipped USPS First Class mail. UPS shipment available upon request.

If you are interested in earrings or a bracelet to match or complement a purchased piece, special orders are available. To provide special care to each piece Items will be shipped in individual boxes. One note as to care of your necklace……some items are strung on a strong thread so hanging such items on a jewelry tree will, over time, cause the thread to stretch.

Step out in style with a beautiful, handmade jewelry piece by Nancy Anderson Designs!

Dancing Rainbows is this month’s featured shop here at On Fire for Handmade Gift Guide! You will find Sparkling Sun Catchers and Jewelry made primarily with Swarovski Crystals. I love the way Ribbons of Rainbow colors dance around the room…I hope you will too. Custom Order… Would you like something Special? Please contact me. Together, let’s create something special just for You…Uniquely You.

Dancing Rainbows

Dancing Rainbows creates Sparkling Sun Catchers and Jewelry using primarily Swarovski crystals. I love the way Ribbons of Rainbow colors magically dance around the room…I hope you will too.
Custom Order… Would you like something Special? Please contact me. Together, let’s create something just for you…Uniquely You.

Adrienne Wilson – Owner/Designer

I was raised in the Military and lived in several countries and several states. I’ve loved experiencing all the “sights and sounds” of every place I have lived and visited. I feel this appreciation of other cultures has contributed to my love of art, color and music.

I’ve always been fascinated by the Ribbons of Rainbows that dance around a room when the sun catches a crystal. I use primarily Swarovski and Swarovski Strass crystals. Opening my shop, has given me the opportunity to share, with you, the pleasure I get from my Dancing Rainbows.

Cherished Cabin Quilts is this month’s featured shop here at On Fire for Handmade Gift Guide! You will find quality one-of-a-kind, handmade quilts and quilted items in this shop. You will only find high quality items at Cherished Cabin Quilts. I have been quilting with my Grandmother since I was a child. Most of my quilts are my own designs, the rest are all traditional patterns. I am happy to customize any of my designs for you!

Cherished Cabin Quilts

I live in a handmade world and there is nothing that says I love you more than handmade! My quilt shop is located in my home, as I live and breath to quilt! Some time ago, I made the decision to turn unemployment into FUN-employment and I have never looked back! I love my life. I now work from home and am able to choose my own hours and be available to participate in my family’s life, all while creating one of a kind quilts. My husband and I have three boys and two grand-daughters.

Janeen – Owner/Designer

My hands are never idle, if I am not cutting fabric for a quilt, sewing at my machine or embroidering something, I am hand-sewing binding to the back of an almost finished quilt. I love fabric of all kinds! Quilting completes my world.

Reviews

Sep 15, 2017

What goes perfectly with a cup of hot coffee or cocoa on a chilly day? A coaster/mug rug embroidered with hearts. Denim of course! The perfect addition to the gift of a Log Cabin quilt for a beloved neice and her life love to begin their new life together as husband and wife. Beautiful. I loved them and so do they. Thank you Janeen.

I purchased this for a much beloved neice’s wedding, she is like a daughter to me and I really had my heart set on a quilt. A log cabin quilt specifically, my prayers were answered when I found Janeen and Cherished Cabin Quilts. There were many factors and yet the biggest one was my immediate ‘YES!’. It was perfect. All cotton and it just sang out to me. Upon receiving the quilt my neice and fiance’ echoed this and both are thrilled with such a beautiful piece of work. Perfection! True craftsmanship at it’s finest. I cannot thank you enough!

Quilted Throw or Lap Quilt, Log Cabin Pattern in Country Primitive colors or use as a Ladder Hanging, Cabin Living